Publications by authors named "C Briand"
Background: People with common mental disorders (CMD) are prone to experience work disabilities, which can lead to sick leave. To support their recovery and return to work, evidence recommends providing a combination of primary care services including psychological and work rehabilitation interventions. Furthermore, interventions to coordinate return to work are required to ensure timely access to services and concerted action among stakeholders.
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- * An exploratory study conducted interviews with 13 MHPs in Quebec to gather qualitative data on their experiences and perceptions of RC courses, revealing ten key themes regarding course format, expectations, and shared knowledge.
- * Participants noted significant changes in their professional practices, increased awareness of personal and clinical challenges, and improved overall well-being, indicating the value of group dynamics and course design in the training process.
Background: Our societies are facing mental health challenges, which have been compounded by the Covid-19. This event led people to isolate themselves and to stop seeking the help they needed. In response to this situation, the Health and Recovery Learning Center, applying the Recovery College (RC) model, modified its training program to a shorter online format.
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- Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 (APS-1) is linked to mutations in the AIRE gene, leading to multiple autoimmune issues and neutralizing antibodies that cause conditions like mucosal candidiasis and susceptibility to viral infections.
- Ruxolitinib, a JAK inhibitor, was successfully used off-label to treat three APS-1 patients over 30 months without any adverse effects, showing significant improvement in various autoimmune symptoms.
- These findings indicate that JAK inhibitors could be a promising treatment for APS-1 and that further research is warranted to evaluate their effectiveness across a larger patient population.
Objectives: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and life-threatening condition affecting young children. It is potentially triggered by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This study describes the neuroradiological features observed in 75 children with genetically confirmed primary HLH, comparing EBV-induced with non-EBV-induced HLH forms.
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